The 2nd generation Pixel Buds get their first “feature drop”. This update (first from [hopefully] more) will unlock new options and features for the Pixel Buds.
In a blog post, Google highlighted three new features: bass boost, part detection, new translation transcription features, Attention Alerts, and a new Find My Device feature.
In addition, the colors are now available from Google in three new colors. Following the launch of Clearly White, the Buds can now be purchased in Oh So Orange, Quite Mint, and Always Black.
The Pixel Buds were not known for delivering bass-heavy sound – a preference had by many consumers – so Google added a new option for bass boost. There is also a detection mode for parts that can be switched on in the Buds settings. This allows you to have each Bud individually control over the volume for those times when you might be able to share a Bud with a friend or loved one. You can change the volume by going up or down on both Pixel Bud.
Attention alerts is a new experimental feature that will automatically lower the volume of your music when the Buds hear a triggering sound such as a screaming baby, barking dog, or emergency sirens.
There’s a new feature with the Buds that adds functionality to the app’s conversation mode. The translated speech of a device will be transcribed and fed into the Buds audio. The first languages supported will be French, German, Italian and Spanish for translating speech into English.
The Pixel Buds will now support Find My Device. In addition to being able to ring your earbuds so you can hear where they are, Google’s Find My Device will show you a map of the last location where your Buds were connected to an Android device.
Finally, you can ask Google Assistant for the battery life of Buds and ask it to disable the touch controls.
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